Corrections Private Management Act; name change, private management prohibited. (SB1179)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Corrections Private Management Act; name change; private management prohibited. Removes the authority of the Director of the Department of Corrections, pursuant to the Corrections Private Management Act (the Act), to enter into contracts with prison contractors for the operation of prison facilities, including management, custody of inmates, and provision of security. The bill does not affect the Director's authority pursuant to the Act, renamed by the bill as the Corrections Private Services Act, to enter into private contracts for other correctional services, including those related to food service, medical care, transportation, sanitation, information systems, education and training programs, recreational or religious activities, financing, construction, or maintenance. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2024, except for a requirement that the Department implement a compliance plan for all prisons by that date. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2021 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21100708D |
| 01/08/2021 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| 01/15/2021 | Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered |
| 01/15/2021 | Committee substitute printed to LIS only 21103007D-S1 |
| 01/15/2021 | Failed to report (defeated) in Rehabilitation and Social Services (3-Y 11-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
It takes years to pass common sense legislation. Thank you, Adam Ebbin, for leading the charge. We'll get this done eventually. President Bidden opened the door on the issue this week in his Exec Order banning the Justice Department from using private prisons - now he has to wipe out ICE from using them.
The U.S. has set up a racist feeding line that arrests more people of color and slams them into these for profit places, which aren't regulated, and all manner of horror stories emerge.
You know all of this already - sorry. I will support any and all efforts to stop my tax dollars from going to this industry's abusive pockets.
Best -
Laura Dely
Arlington, VA